Bands present halftime programs The year was one of much activity for the Bison Band as it played at all of the home football games, presenting both a pre-game and halftime show for each game. The entire band also traveled to Arkadelphia for the Ouachita game, October 9 and presented the halftime show there. A special treat for all was the fall pregame show for Homecoming, October 30, presented by the band and the three campus choruses along with the Harding Academy of Memphis. A patriotic salute rang out with the selections, "You're a Grand Old Flag," "America, the Beautiful," and "Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor." The band also marched in two parades: the annual White County Fair Parade and the Homecoming Parade. The spirit of the Bisons rose during the year with the sounds of the Pep Band. The Pep Band played for all of the home Harding Academy football and basketball games. The Pep Band also went to Magnolia and Monticello for the football games. Another activity featured them at the Annual Christian Junior College basketball tournament on campus. Participating together in instrumental music activities has many advantages both to the students and the director. Of primary importance is the musical achievement possible by having a talented group of individuals working together in an environment encouraged by the mutual objective of musical excellence. Several of the Band members are former All-State performers in their respective states; many others are former All-Region/District participants. All members share the goal of increasing their various abilities in the psych-motor area. Lesser experienced players are taught and motivated by the example set by those with more years of playing who have a better understanding of the techniques of performance. Not to be overlooked are the social values resulting from being in the band. Many of the students develop lasting friendships because of the mutual activity. Not a few of these friendships have blossomed into marriage. A close bond is established between students and the director by the many hours of hard work put in each week in rehearsals. Each year there are several prospective band directors who are in the band. Many opportunities for leadership are extended to these students, such as student leadership of auxiliary groups (pep band and stage band), arranging music for the marching band and charting pre-game halftime football shows. - Eddie Baggett 270 - MUSIC GROUPS
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NTc5NA==